Zach Johnson earns first PGA Tour win in two years

Zach Johnson earns first PGA Tour win in two years

He claims his eighth title despite a two-stroke penalty on the 18th hole when Jason Dufner struggles to a final-round 74.

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The Pacific Palisades course is selected as the site for the 2017 U.S. Amateur golf championship.

Matt Kuchar finds his (golf) game to win Players Championship

Matt Kuchar, known as a terror at the ping-pong table and on the tennis court but a mild disappointment on the golf course, finally plays to his potential and is rewarded with a two-stroke victory.

Kevin Na leads Players by one shot

Despite a nervous habit, Na has a no-bogey 68 to put him one shot up on Matt Kuchar. Rickie Fowler is three back after a 66.

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